Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Positions)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment #230721-5415HN-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
Middletown, CT |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 9/1/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | Please see Selection Plan as hours vary. |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 9/15/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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- Locations:
- General Psychiatry Division | Addiction Services Division | 1000 Silver Street, Middletown
- Blue Hills Addictions | 500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT
- Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time
- Shifts: First and Second
- Note: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift throughout the hospital
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.
- Battell 3 North: Intensive treatment unit with a maximum census of 22 co-ed patients. This unit specializes in treating individuals with refractory psychiatric illnesses who have not responded to treatment in less restrictive or structured settings.
- Battell 4 North: All-male transitional rehab unit with 22 clients. This unit includes a gamut of psychiatric diagnoses and symptoms with a focus on male clients who are involved with some community transition and reintegration into the community.
- Battell 2 South & Battell 3 South: Co-ed general psychiatric unit specializing in treating patients with a range of seriously persistent mental illnesses and symptoms.
- Battell 4 South: Co-ed unit with 22 clients. This unit specializes in the treatment of clients with a wide range of seriously persistent mental illnesses and symptoms. Clients are admitted through DMHAS psychiatric and forensic services as well as area hospitals and the community.
- Merritt 4D: Young Adult Services (YAS) co-ed unit with 17 clients ages 18-25 designed to stabilize and treat a variety of mental health issues through innovative and age-appropriate groups and activities.
- Merritt 4B: Co-ed withdrawal management unit providing care for same level. This unit specializes in the treatment of patients with co-occurring disorders and serves up to 30 clients over the age of 18. A full range of medication-assisted treatment is offered.
- Rehabilitation Unit: 21-bed rehabilitation unit providing intensive rehabilitation treatment. This unit specializes in trauma informed care, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and variety of other clinical approaches to provide holistic care to the individuals we serve. A full range of medication-assisted treatment is offered.
- Work among professionals whose treatment goals developed for clients are aimed to help individuals be stabilized, rehabilitated and return to community-based living;
- Utilize your expertise in assisting clients in developing a stress-free attitude;
- Stay up to date with changes that affect today’s society by participating in on-going education and training activities; and
- Apply your skills and experience to enhance client’s self-worth.
- Current DMHAS permanent employees in the classification of Licensed Practical Nurse should not apply.
- Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Licensed Practical Nurse transfers will be handled through the DMHAS Lateral Transfer Agreement.
- Positions through this posting are permanent positions with temporary assignments.
- Permanent assignments will be completed at a later date after the agency transfer list has been cleared.
Selection Plan
- Part-time hourly: $29.65 - $39.63 Hourly
- 35 hours weekly: $54,159 -$72,398 Yearly
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Pamela Rochette via email at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state facility, this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals; measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections; documents medications using appropriate forms; performs narcotic counts; checks and may administer intravenous medications; reports changes in individuals to doctors; ensures that restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors medication orders; dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence; applies topical medication; takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations; performs simple nursing treatments; monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene; reports on individual conditions and behavior; keeps the unit safe and healthy; administers enemas or suppositories; performs Foley catheterization care; orients individuals concerning medications and their use; may perform emergency first aid; may drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings; performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; knowledge of various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities; knowledge of infection control practices; some knowledge of nutrition and diets; basic knowledge of medical and lab sciences; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to keep records; some ability to lead staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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